An Important Visit by Arthur G. Daniells

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 29, 1906

An Important Visit

By Arthur G. Daniells

OUR people who have been watching the progress of the work we have been carrying forward in China, Japan, and Korea during the last five or six years must have been greatly encouraged by the providences of God that have attended our efforts. Six years ago we had barely started the work in Japan; now it is permanently established in different parts of the empire, our workers are getting command of the language, native workers are being developed, and a splendid sanitarium work has been built up. Six years ago we had not entered Korea; now we have a European and native worker in the field ministering to nearly two hundred believers who have accepted the truth. Six years ago old Father LaRue was our one lone worker in China; now we have upward of thirty young, vigorous, consecrated workers in that country. They are not all associated together, nor are they located in the seacoast cities. They are widely scattered from the coast far inland. They are learning the language, doing evangelistic work, treating the sick, conducting schools, and printing literature.

And now, these workers in the far East are calling for a visit from a member of the General Conference Committee. The work must be more thoroughly organized, and broad, well-defined plans must be laid for the development of all branches of our cause in all parts of this great field with its teeming millions. The General Conference Committee has requested Prof. W. W. Prescott to visit this field and join the workers in planning and organizing for a strong and well-balanced development of the work. Brother Prescott has consented to go.

After spending the necessary time in Japan, Korea, and China, he will proceed to Europe in time to attend the General Conference Council to be held in Switzerland in May. It is hoped that he will be able to call at Manila, Singapore, and pass through India on his way to Europe. We are glad that our workers in those distant fields are to have this assistance. Let us all pray that the journey and labors of Brother Prescott may be truly blessed of God. A. G. DANIELLS.